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clearwing butterfly

[/ˈklɪrwɪŋ ˈbʌtərflaɪ/]
nounfemininepl: clearwing butterflies
borboleta-de-asas-claras
1. A butterfly of the family Ithomiidae or similar families, characterized by transparent or translucent wing areas that lack scales, allowing light to pass through
The clearwing butterfly's transparent wings allow it to blend seamlessly into its forest habitat.
As asas transparentes da borboleta-de-asas-claras permitem que ela se mimetize perfeitamente em seu habitat florestal.
2. Any butterfly exhibiting large transparent patches on its wings, often found in tropical regions
Clearwing butterflies are popular subjects for entomological study.
Borboletas-de-asas-claras são temas populares para estudo entomológico.
Synonyms
glasswing butterflytransparent-winged butterfly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
borboleta-de-asas-claras
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
borboleta-de-asas-transparentes
Alternative term emphasizing transparency
São Paulo
borboleta-de-asa-vidro
Regional variant referencing glass-like quality
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